City of Albany Transportation System Plan Update

The City of Albany, in collaboration with the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), is seeking consulting services to update its Transportation System Plan (TSP), a comprehensive project aimed at modernizing the city's transportation infrastructure. The procurement is a Mini-Request for Proposal (Mini-RFP) designed to engage consultants in developing a strategic plan that addresses recent Transportation Planning Rule updates, with specific focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, enhancing multimodal transportation safety, and promoting equitable transportation solutions. Key deliverables include extensive community engagement, detailed analysis of existing and future transportation conditions, development of new transportation policies and standards, and creation of implementing ordinances. The project timeline spans from April 2025 to March 2027, with proposal submissions due by February 27, 2025, through OregonBuys. Evaluation of proposals will follow a two-tier process, with ODOT conducting initial reviews and the City of Albany's evaluation committee making the final consultant selection. Proposals will be scored on a 400-point scale, with 300 points allocated to written submissions and potential additional 100 points for interviews.

The contract includes a 3% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal and will be funded through state and Federal Highway Administration sources. Payment methods may vary, potentially including cost plus fixed-fee, fixed price, time and materials, or price per unit compensation. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive nature of the TSP update suggests a significant investment in transportation planning and infrastructure improvement. The procurement appears open to consulting firms with expertise in transportation planning, urban design, policy development, and community engagement, with a preference for organizations that can demonstrate experience in sustainable transportation solutions and equitable infrastructure planning. No incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, and the project seems focused on creating new strategic frameworks rather than replacing existing contracts.